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#GeeksonFeet brings everything you need to know about TCS10K 2025. From route, weather, pacing strategy, to the pace calculator
Deadhangs help runners by improving grip strength, shoulder stability, and core, more on this at #WoW
#Runstrong’s training plan for the Hyderabad marathon is in practice. Set your goal time and get your training started.
Lokedi Shatters Boston Course Record, London Marathon line-up and more at #RunSTRONG
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#GeeksPoll
What was the most exciting moment for you from the 2025 Boston Marathon? #geekspoll
The results of last week's poll on where runners stand in the marathon club are here.
#WoW - Dead Hangs
Deadhangs help runners by improving grip strength, shoulder stability, and core engagement, which support better posture and arm movement during runs. They also decompress the spine, easing tension from high-impact mileage and reducing the risk of back and shoulder injuries.
How to do it
Use a pull-up bar, monkey bars, or any stable overhead surface.
Overhand, shoulder-width apart.
Let your body hang straight down.
Engage your core slightly to avoid swinging.
Keep your shoulders active (slightly pulled down, not shrugged).
Start with 20–30 seconds.
@GeeksOnFeet: TCS World 10K 2025 Route Preview
Get ready for a challenging yet exciting route of the TCS World 10K 2025! This year brings subtle but important route tweaks due to city roadworks, a later start time (6:10 AM), and wave starts to ease congestion. For the first time, elites and amateurs will run the same course. Expect some heat and humidity, and lots of rolling hills, so pacing is key. The course features great landmarks, undulating roads, sharp turns, and a fast finish. Don’t miss our pacing calculator to plan your splits smartly.
Read the full route preview
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Stay smart, pace well, and finish strong!
Missed RunStrong’s TCS 10K Route Preview Session? Watch the Recording!
We’ve hosted a live session for the RunStrong community on TCS 10K Route Preview & Race-Day Strategies, where Kartik Iyer and Aravind Yarra walked through the course map, key elevation points, pacing tactics, and race-day tips. If you missed it, don’t worry, you can catch the full recording here:
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8-Week Off-Season Resistance Training Plan for Runners
This off-season, we’re helping you build a stronger engine. Our new 8-week resistance training plan is designed specifically for runners — no fluff, just focused strength work that improves posture, power, and injury resistance. With 3 weekly sessions built around big lifts and runner-specific movements, this plan complements your reduced mileage and sets you up for a stronger comeback.
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Lokedi Shatters Boston Course Record as Kenyans Dominate
Sharon Lokedi delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 Boston Marathon, smashing the women’s course record with a 2:17:22 finish, beating the 11-year-old mark by over two minutes. In a final duel, Lokedi pulled away from two-time champion Hellen Obiri in the final kilometer to claim her second World Marathon Major title. Lokedi finished second last year.
On the men’s side, John Kipkosgei Korir powered to victory in 2:04:45, the second-fastest time ever in Boston’s storied history, despite an early fall. The 2024 Chicago champion made a decisive move after Heartbreak Hill, leaving the field behind and fulfilling a promise to emulate his brother Wesley Korir’s Boston win. Wesley Korir, John's older brother, won the Boston title in 2012. "I am the fastest in the family," a smiling John said, being eight minutes quicker than Wesley’s 2:12:40.
With deep fields and fast times—five men under 2:06—this year’s race goes down as one of Boston’s most competitive editions. Read more here.
Strava acquires Runna
Strava has announced its acquisition of Runna, the popular coaching app offering personalized training plans for distances from 5K to a marathon. This move adds a significant new capability to Strava’s portfolio. But the current indication is that both Strava and Runna will continue to operate independently, with Runna Premium remaining separate from Strava Premium. Which is odd for Strava users given, Runna premium has an annual subscription that’s costlier than Strava.
Read more here.
London Marathon 2025: Record-Breaking Field
The 45th edition of the London Marathon is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, and it's shaping up to be historic. With over 56,000 runners expected to finish, organizers aim to break the Guinness World Record for the largest marathon ever.
Men's Race: Defending champion Alexander Mutiso faces fierce competition from Olympic gold medalist Tamirat Tola, world half-marathon record holder Jacob Kiplimo (making his marathon debut), and marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, who returns aiming for a record-extending fifth London title. However, just yesterday, Bekele announced his withdrawal from the race, citing an injury. The Men’s field has the who’s who of marathoning competing this Sunday.
Women's Race: The field features Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and former world record holder Tigst Assefa. Notably, reigning champion Peres Jepchirchir and current world record holder Ruth Chepngetich have withdrawn due to injury and personal reasons, respectively. Read more here.
Race Calendar
We have revamped our race calendar with everything you need to know about the race, route, experience, and much more. We have added information about major races, and we need the help of the community to make it further robust. Thus, we invite runners to share their experiences related to race routes and other information that will benefit other runners.
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#TipOfTheWeek - Pass With Class
This Sunday will see the country’s biggest 10K race in Bengaluru. If you are running this race, this tip is for you. "Pass with Class" is a strategic overtaking in the latter stages of a 10K race. Rather than starting aggressively, you attempt a controlled start, conserving energy for a strong finish where you progressively overtake competitors.
Why This Strategy?
Starting conservatively helps prevent early fatigue, allowing you to maintain strength for the entire race.
Overtaking runners in the final kilometers can provide a psychological lift, boosting confidence and motivation.
Implementing "Pass with Class":
Kilometers 1–7: Begin conservatively and settle into your goal pace, maintaining consistency and monitoring your effort levels.
Kilometers 8–9: Gradually increase your pace, identifying runners ahead to overtake methodically.
Final Kilometer: Utilize your conserved energy for a strong finish, aiming to pass as many competitors as possible.
While passing the runners -
Focus Forward: Keep your eyes on runners ahead, using them as targets to reel in.
Positive Self-Talk: Encourage yourself with affirmations like "Strong and steady" and "Finish strong."
#TriviaOfTheWeek: The Ever-Present of the London Marathon
Did you know there’s a group of runners who’ve never missed a single London Marathon since its inception in 1981? They’re called the Ever Presents, runners who’ve laced up every year, come rain or shine, injury or age.
From the original 42 recognized in 1995 (after 15 consecutive finishes), only 6 remarkable runners remain today, each having completed 45 consecutive Londons! These aren’t just casual joggers, and many of them were sub-3-hour marathoners in their prime and now.
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Contributors to this edition: Aditi Pandya, Karthik Nadar, and Aravind Yarra